Dolphins Double Down On Receivers

April 26, 2009|Posted by Omar Kelly on April 26, 2009 01:36 PM

I've got nothing against Ohio State's Brian Hartline. He's big (6-foot-2), has decent speed (4.52 in the 40), and is a former track guy. He comes from a proven program that produces decent receivers, is a solid athlete despite his lanky frame, and appears to be a decent guy.

But the fact the Dolphins used their fourth-round pick to take him, selecting back-to-back receivers a round after taking USC receiver Patrick Turner in the third round, doesn't make much sense to me.

Exactly where on the 53-man roster will they stash this smart and confident slot receiver, who is close buddies with fellow Buckeye receiver Ted Ginn Jr.?

Why not address the glaring hole at nose tackle?

Why not add an outside or inside linebacker for depth purposes?

Why not supplement the offensive line, adding a quality tackle or interior player?

Why not pick up one of the talented tight ends in this draft class considering three of the tight ends on this roster will be free agents in 2010?

Did the roster really need another receiver? Even when Ernest Wilford gets pushed out the door, where is there room to keep six receivers and four quarterbacks (just in case John Beck doesn't get moved by the start of the regular season)?

And did the Dolphins really need to take Turner and Hartline this early?

The one problem I have with this draft (outside of the character gamble on Vontae Davis) is the Dolphins have taken a couple of their selections a round earlier than they likely would have gone?

Is there something I'm missing here? Is the Trifecta paranoid, making sure they get the guys they really want. Or just arrogant?